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Memorial marking mass grave of massacred Metis at Batoche, Saskatchewan
Memorial marking mass grave of massacred Metis at Batoche, Saskatchewan

Memorial marking mass grave of massacred Metis at Batoche, Saskatchewan

Date6/20/1973
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  • Memorial marking mass grave of massacred Metis at Batoche, Saskatchewan
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Original Toronto Star caption: Memorial marking mass grave of mass acred Metis at Batoche; Sask.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0105872F
      GeographyCountryCanada
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      GeographyProvince or StateSaskatchewan
      Geography
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